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Stop One: The 6.0 Lowers Pro in conjunction with the Oakley Pro Junior Location: Lower Trestles, San Clemente California Holding Period: April 29 – May 3, 2008 EVENT ELEMENTS Men’s Junior’s The 6.0 Lowers Pro in conjunction with the Oakley Pro Junior is a 4-Star ASP WQS / Grade 2 Pro Junior event that boasts a field of 240 international professional surfers who will compete for a part of the $90,000 prize purse, ASP ratings points and standing in the Macy’s California Trifecta Surf Series. Lured by the attraction of surfing one of the best waves in California, and by the prestige that comes with a solid performance in the U.S. surf industry’s backyard, an elite field of competition will compete in both the WQS and Pro Junior divisions. Known for its heated competition and excellent conditions, the 6.0 Lowers Pro, formerly the Body Glove Surfbout, has a storied and venerated history. Considered to be one of the world’s most prestigious qualifying events, its winners list reads like a who’s who of the pro surfing world. The vast majority of past champions have either been current, former, or future WCT competitors, including last year’s champion, CJ Hobgood. In 2006, Eric Geiselman became the inaugural winner of the Oakley Pro Junior, while Oakley team rider Brent Dorrington earned the title in 2007. Click here to go to 6.0 Lowers Pro Home page. 
Stop Two: The Oakley Newport Beach Pro in conjunction with the Oakley Pro Junior Location: 56th Street, Newport, California Holding Period: September 16-21, 2008 Event Elements: Men’s Junior’s The Oakley Newport Beach Pro is a classic Southern California event that, for the past 20-years, has brought together some of surfing’s brightest stars. Held at Newport’s renowned 56th Street beach-break, the NB Pro offers something for every level of surf enthusiast by hosting both pro and amateur divisions. A 2-Star ASP WQS /Grade 2 Oakley Pro Junior / Amateur event, the Men’s field is limited to 144 Men, 48 Pro Junior, and 156 Amateur who will compete for part of a cumulative prize purse of $35,000. As the second stop on the Trifecta, the NB Pro is a pivotal event where competitors emerge as point’s leaders in the Macy’s California Trifecta Series. Click here to go to the Oakley Newport Beach Pro Home page. 
Stop Three: The O’Neill Cold Water Classic in conjunction with the Oakley Pro Junior ASP North America Championships Location: Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, California Holding Period: October 21-26, 2008 Event Elements Men’s Men’s Trials Junior’s The O'Neill Cold Water Classic in conjunction with the Oakley Pro Junior has been Northern California's premiere professional surfing event since it's inception in 1987. “The Lane” has become known over the years as one of the world's greatest spectator venues, and the icy water, combined with the rugged conditions have proven to be a right of passage for aspiring surfers as they set their skills against the elements. A field of 224 world-class surfers will converge in Santa Cruz for this 4-Star ASP WQS event. Last year, the Roman Coliseum-like arena played host to thousands of onlookers who lined the cliffs, watching an ever tightening Trifecta Point’s Title showdown, a race that eventually came to its conclusion during last wave ridden in the final. When the spray cleared, wildcard Jordy Smith emerged as the champ. Local Nat Young won the Oakley Pro Junior and Nick Rosza claimed the Oakley Pro Junior Division of the Trifecta. Click here to go to the O’Neill Coldwater Classic Home page. |
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